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Webmaster's dog on leash at Miners Beach

NPS photo / Brenda St. Martin

Planning to visit with your pet?

There are limited places pets can visit, but they can still enjoy a bit of the park with you.

Beaches, including Sand Point, Miners Beach and the day use areas at the developed campgrounds, and scenic sites, including Miners Castle and Munising Falls, are great places to visit with your furry friend. Please Remember, pets need to be on a six foot leash at all time, even when swimming.

Pets are not permitted in the park's hiking trails, backcountry and backcountry campgrounds, and in the forests and fields because they may become lost; be injured by porcupines or other wildlife; intimidate other visitors; harass, injure, or kill wildlife; or disturb other hikers and campers.

Also Remember...

Though pets are permitted on personal or rental boats on Lake Superior, they are not permitted on lakeshore beaches in the backcountry. This includes - but is not limited to - Mosquito and Chapel Beaches.

Poodle standing watch on the beach

NPS photo / Brenda St. Martin

Below is a list of places that your pet is allowed to join you on vacation...